Right Brain Theory Visual Arts

If you can see it, you can draw it. Left Brain Sequential Logical Rational Analytical Objective Looks at parts Right Brain Random Intuitive Holistic Synthesizing Subjective Looks at wholes

LeftBrain Right Brain Your inner computer geek Your inner hippie ‘dude, d’ja see that? ’

As an example, do this exercise draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. Lift your right foot and draw a number ‘9’ in the air…difficult. Your foot will change direction and there's nothing you can do about it. This time, lift your left foot off the floor and make counter-clockwise circles with it. At the same time, draw the number "9" in the air with you left hand. Which side of your brain is in control?

Color Test - Train your Brain Are you left brained or right brained? Take this test and see how well you do! Your aim is to say what color each word IS, not what color the word SAYS. So if you look at BROWN you would say BLUE. Your aim is to read through them quickly and smoothly, about one a second without hesitation. Can you do it?

Your left brain gets confused because it wants to figure it out. Your right brain just sees the shapes. It is what it is.

Left brain ‘reads’ it. Right brains sees an image.

Left brain judges, “They can’t all be the same.” Right brain just sees the visual information.

1.I constantly look at a clock or wear a watch (L) 2.I keep a journal or diary of my thoughts ® 3.I believe there is a either right and wrong way to do everything (L) 4.I find it hard to follow directions precisely ® 5.The expression "Life is just a bowl of cherries" makes no sense to me (L) 6.I frequently change my plans and find that sticking to a schedule is boring ® 7.I think it's easier to draw a map than tell someone how to get somewhere ® 8.To find a lost item, I try to picture it in my head where I last saw it ® 9.I frequently let my emotions guide me ® 10.I learn math with ease (L) 11.I'd read the directions before assembling something (L) 12.People tell me I am always late getting places ® 13.People have told me that I'm psychic ® Are you in your right mind? (L)=Left Brain ® = Right Brain

1.If I have a tough decision to make, I write down the pros and the cons (L) 2.I'd probably make a good detective (R & L) 3.I learn music with ease ® 4.I use a lot of gestures ® 5.I have the ability to tell if people are lying or guilty of something, just by looking at them ® 6.I keep a "to do" list (L) 7.In a debate, I am objective and look at the facts before forming an opinion (L) 8.I've considered becoming a poet, a politician, an architect, or a dancer ® 9.I always lose track of time ® 10.I like to draw ® 11.When I'm confused, I usually go with my gut instinct ®

Conceptualization Your task is to create a two page conceptualization in your sketchbook of the right brain and left brain. You can use words, images, illustrations to demonstrates the qualities of the right brain, and the qualities of the left brain. Here are some examples...

Left/Right Brain and Our Society O2B8uI

Upside Down Drawing By turning an image upside down it is difficult for your left brain to label it But your right brain can SEE the shapes & lines

Roy Lichtenstein In 1961 Lichtenstein began his first ‘Pop Art’ (popular art) paintings using cartoon images and techniques. He was a bit cynical and believed that Americans were only interested in comic book art and couldn’t handle anything that wasn’t superficially entertaining.

“Personally, I wanted (my art) to look programmed or impersonal but I don't really believe I am being impersonal when I do it. And I don't think you could do this.” Roy Lichtenstein

They are huge and industrial and look like they might have been mass produced. They reflect the growing presence of commercial images and advertising in the 1960s.

Choose one of the images provided. Keep it turned upside down Draw it perfectly (HOWEVER - you must make it slightly larger or smaller than the image you have been given – in other words, no tracing…duh.) This may take you several hours to do. Start now.